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Svalbard and Jan Mayen Country Guide
Explore Svalbard and Jan Mayen in Europe
Svalbard and Jan Mayen with the capital city Longyearbyen is located in Europe . It covers some 62,049 square kilometres with 2,265 citizens.
The terrain features . The average density of population is approximately 0 per km². The notable climate conditions in Svalbard and Jan Mayen can be described as . Potential natural disasters are .
To reach someone in Svalbard and Jan Mayen dial +47 prior to a number. There are 0 installed telephones. And there are 0 registered mobile phones. The cellular networks commonly support frequencies of 900/1800 MHz. Websites registered in this country end with the top level domain ".sj". If you want to bring electric equipment on your trip (e.g. laptop power supply), note the local power outlet of 230V - 50Hz.
About the flag and history of Svalbard and Jan Mayen
The flag of Norway is used.
First discovered by the Norwegians in the 12th century, the islands served as an international whaling base during the 17th and 18th centuries. Norway's sovereignty was recognized in 1920; five years later it officially took over the territory.
Geography Quick-Facts
| Summary | Continent: Europe Neighbours: Capital: Longyearbyen |
| Size | 62,049 square kilometers (km² or sqkm) or 23,957 square miles (mi² or sqmi) |
| Population | 2,265 |
| Currency | Name Krone, Currency Code:NOK |
| Country Top Level Domain (cTLD) | .sj |
| Telephone Country Prefix | +47 |
| Mobile Phone Connections | 0 |
| Landline Phone Connections | 0 |
Country Position in World Rankings
Information about single country attributes and how these compare against the rest of the world. The information below is compiled with data from 2013. As such, it may differ a bit to the Information above in the text (which is from 2010).
Geography
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 62,045 (sq km) | 125 |
People and Society
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,921 | 233 |
| Population growth rate | -0.03 (%) | 199 |
| Birth rate | -9.00 (births/1,000 population) | 229 |
| Death rate | -9.00 (deaths/1,000 population) | 230 |
| Net migration rate | -999.00 (migrant(s)/1,000 population) | 227 |
Economy
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 1,234 | 229 |
Transportation
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Airports | 4 | 189 |
Data based on CIA facts book 2010 & 2013, wikipedia, national statistical offices and their census releases